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FL61 ZHO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ZHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,617 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,905 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,570 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm wear bars (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

rear box corroded starting to peel

Fail 19 Oct 2015 42,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm wear bars (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

rear box corroded starting to peel

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,135 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FL61 ZHO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL61 ZHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL61 ZHO registered?

FL61 ZHO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 ZHO safe to buy?

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